TIL about Saparmurat Niyazov, ex-dictator of Turkmenistan. He exiled dogs from the capital, banned wearing makeup on TV or founded holiday for melons. Lipsyncing? Also banned.

https://www.oddee.com/10-mindboggling-laws-enacted-by-turkmenistans-bizarre-ex-dictator-67175/
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